‘Fire Country’ Season 4 Premiere Date Gets Major Change With ‘Sheriff’ Spinoff
Fire Country is returning for more, but it will do so without two of its original stars — Billy Burke (Vince) and Stephanie Arcila (Gabriela) — in a shocking twist after the Season 3 finale, which ended on a major cliffhanger.
CBS renewed quite a few of its shows early on, with the Max Thieriot-led drama one of them, in February 2024. But that’s not all that’s coming as the Fire Country universe is expanding. And that addition is tied to a notable change for the series’ fourth season premiere, as announced in July.
Read on for everything we know about Fire Country Season 4, from the premiere date to the cast, as well as the spinoff Sheriff Country, and more.
What led to Fire Country‘s early renewal?
“This season, our new and returning series continue to showcase CBS as the leader in launching and programming the biggest hits with mass appeal for broadcast and streaming viewers,” said Amy Reisenbach, president of CBSEntertainment, at the time the renewal was announced. “These returning shows represent a mix of long-standing hits and a new generation of fan favorites. In collaboration with our extraordinarily talented partners in front of and behind the camera, we look forward to delivering another successful season.”
In February 2024, CBS noted, Fire Country delivered 10.6 million multi-platform viewers with streaming alone up +43% year over year.
When will Fire Country Season 4 premiere?
Fire Country will continue to air Fridays at 9/8c. However, its Season 4 premiere will air one hour earlier, on Friday, October 17, at 8/7c, with Sheriff Country‘s series premiere airing at 9/8c. The two will swap slots to their regular time periods the following week, on Friday, October 24.
How did the finale end to set up Fire Country Season 4?
Max Thieriot told TV Insider in April that the cliffhanger at the end of the Season 3 finale is a “game-changer. I think it’s shocking. It’s going to make an impact for sure.” He was right.
When a fire consumed Walter’s (Jeff Fahey) care facility, first Bode (Thieriot), then Vince and Sharon (Diane Farr) joined him inside in searching for his friend. Once they’d rescued his friend, however, Walter went back inside and Vince and Sharon followed. By the time they were making their way out again, the building was collapsing. Last they were seen, it was coming down right on top of them.
Meanwhile, Gabriela’s stalker Finn (Blake Lee) found her and Audrey, and in the ensuing fight, he was shot. Though Gabriela originally told her father Manny (Kevin Alejandro) she’d shot him, it was Audrey, who then turned herself into the sheriffs once they arrived at the care facility.
Who will be in the Fire Country Season 4 cast?
Season 3 starred Max Thieriot (as Bode), Billy Burke (as Vince), Kevin Alejandro (as Manny), Diane Farr (as Sharon), Stephanie Arcila (as Gabriela), Jordan Calloway (as Jake), and Jules Latimer (as Eve). While Jake was poised to take a captain’s position in Butte in the Season 3 finale, Calloway isn’t one of the two original stars set to exit as series regulars.
Immediately after the Season 3 finale aired, Deadline reported that Burke and Arcila will not be returning as series regulars. Furthermore, it sounds like Vince could very well die in that fire. While executive producer Tia Napolitano did not tell Deadline who it would be, she did reveal, “There will definitely be a devastating loss for everyone that remains in our family.” With Burke exiting (which the EP would not confirm), it seems all but certain that Vince is dying.
What will Fire Country Season 4 be about?
Beyond the firefighters at Station 42 and Three Rock continuing to fight fires and the character and family drama of their lives, as well as the fallout of that Season 3 finale and probably grieving for Vince, it’s impossible to say just yet.
Is there a Season 4 trailer?
Not yet. It’s too soon.
What’s going on with Sheriff Country?
A spinoff starring Morena Baccarin as Bode’s aunt and Sharon’s stepsister, the straight-shooting Sheriff Mickey Fox, will be airing in the 2025-2026 season as well. She investigates criminal activity as she patrols the streets of small-town Edgewater while contending with her ex-con father and a mysterious incident involving her wayward daughter. Read everything we know so far about it here.
Is there another Fire Country spinoff?
Not yet. When Jared Padalecki came in for a three-episode arc as Camden Casey, it was said that his character could potentially lead his own spinoff. There have been no updates since, and executive producer Tia Napolitano told TV Insider in December 2024 that while he wouldn’t return in Season 3, “the door’s definitely not closed” on him appearing on Fire Country.
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I was devastated with the cliffhanger. I am way more than upset reading the Billy Burke is leaving the show. I adore Vince, Sharon & Bode!
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not going to watch anymore. more than half the enjoyment of the show was seeing Sharon and Vince interact
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Billy Burke was the second reason i started watching this show, Max being the first. I've grown to care about all the cast, but Billy still has that special place. The show won't be the same.
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can already see season 4 no vince jakes going to be command leader going to be shity show if Burke leaves
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I'm done if they do. Just like 911. I'm done with it. And ALOT of other people feel the same.
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It's irritating that these writers make the decisions to kill off main characters because they think it will help. But it just proves they have young writers that think killing off main characters is a good idea but instead it's a huge mistake. They don't know what they are doing. Like 911 killing off Bobby just because they want to will be the end of the show. I am done with it. And I have read a lot of people feel the same. And if they kill off Vince, I will be done with this show. They have ended so many good shows that had high ratings. People enjoy these shows for their down time and don't want to see disruptions.
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I don’t mind Stephanie leaving as her character has always been a downer. But Billy Burke as Vince is the other half of the backbone of the show along with Max Theriot. I only hope that he wanted to leave the show and that the producers didn’t ask him to leave
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I love the family dynamic and I'm done with the show without Billy Burke. He was actually why I started watching since he looks a lot like my deceased uncle. It's the family dynamic that fighting or not I loved. It won't be the same without him. I actually like Audrey so i had high hopes for where that relationship would go. That relationship was not near as important to me as Vince / Sharon / Bode and Jake.
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Oh no! If it’s Billy Burke not returning I will be devastated. I love him!
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Well, I WON'T be back for season 4! Billy Burke the ONLY reason I have watched this show.
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not interested without gaby and vince. First 3 seasons had me glued to my sofa 🙁
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Big mistake not working things out to where Billy Burke can come back, even if the writing lends itself to a limited roll...killing off the character is a huge mistake. There are other charactersthat could juat as easily be cut, and that are no where near as popular. The show will lose viewership by not keeping Burke.
The writing could be made to where Burke's character could be reoccurring if necessary, such as being done with Stephanie Arcila character. At least that would provide for many more options and keep the viewership happy.
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Can't Believe Vince And Gabriella Leaving The Show, Season 4 please
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Billy Burke was the best actor on the show. I can't imagine watching it with him not in it!
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"Please don’t let Billy Burke leave the show! He and Diane Farr are the heart of the series, and his performance is a key reason for its success. Billy is a phenomenal actor, and losing him would have a significant negative impact on the show."
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I love this show, but wished the episodes lasted longer. I never miss a show.
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They need more episodes. But if they kill off Vince, it won't matter.
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SOOOO LAME that the Burke Dies and they are getting rid of Garbriella. I don't even want to watch season 4 and I probably won't. I hate how they gave her a new boyfriend every episode making her look like the fire department ho. Like shes desperate or something. Whatever these writers suck as far as I'm concerned. They should have found a way to keep these 2 MAIN characters. There's so many others they could have let go. I doubt Season 4 will be worth my time to watch.
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NOOOO DON'T KILL VINCE AND GAB'S OFF .... THIS IS ONE OF MY 3 FAVORITE SHOW BUT PLEASE DON'T KILL THEM OFF
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It won't be the same without Vince cabrialla
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they turned Gabriella into a ho new boyfriend every episode
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I love this show I was in here with tears. It can’t end like that
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no vince no show going to be stupid
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abc did the same thing to Captain Nash of the 118 in - 9-1-1. killed off the main character of the show. I'm getting tired of the way network TV is run. gonna have to call it quits with the networks and just watch movies on DVD or streaming - at least if they kill off the main character, it's not someone I've become attached to 😢
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I loved the relationship between Vince and Sharon. It was nice to see a healthy marriage relationship on tv. Disagreements and even fights but no crazy blowups. Mutual respect and love. He and their relationship will be gravely missed. I hope he is hospitalized not dead.
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They really shouldn't kill off the main characters of the show. When they do, the show just won't be the same anymore. It sucks to reunite the families then split it apart
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I absolutely love this show it just gets better and better every episode can't wait for it to come back in the fall for season 4
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Not if they kill off Vince. I won't watch it anymore if they do.
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Not without Billy Burk!! I'm done, the family is gone how are we supposed to go from there? I wanted to see Bode and Gabriella back together, I've been waiting all season and now she's leaving too!!! I don't like Bode and Aubrey together there's no chemistry, they are going to destroy this show if they kill Vince off!
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Don’t cut out the old Vince and Gabriella! The show just won’t be the same!
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You are exactly correct! I watch 911 & Fire Country & they are shooting themselves in head by getting rid of these main characters! Please stop!!!!!!!!!!!
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Ok...NoNo can go because his mind already went...but No No to Vince going! My heart sank...Vince and Sharon made the show!!!! No No!
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They aren't always written out by choice. The actor could have chosen to leave the show for various reasons
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I am not planning on watching fire country anymore. I love all the characters and actors but killing the relationship between Sharon and Vince by having him die is not great. It was so refreshing to watch a couple that bickered sometimes but always loved each other. The chemistry was great - so sad that I won't be able to enjoy their partnership. I love all the cast and storylines but to me they were the heart. I won't watch so I can feel that they are still together.
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Big mistake killing off Billy Burke. You can’t keep taking main characters off of shows. It ruins the shows and then you cancel them because nobody watches. I wonder why duh.
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If Vince (Billy Burke) is no longer on the show, I will not be watching. I watched every episode (although some weren't the best) I loved the show. But if Vince is gone,. I'm done and will not be watching Sheriff Country either
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Killing off Billy Burke is a big mistake. Not bringing back Gabriella is a big mistake too, even though they destroyed her character. They broke up her wedding, just for her, to not get Bode. Then bring in the blonde to replace her. Gabriella and Bode had way more chemistry. I can deal with the over the top stories and fires. However, this show won't last or be the same without those two characters.. Smdh
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I love the show. I am not happy to hear Billy Burke will not be returning. Although, I will not miss Stephanie Arcila (as Gabriela). The writers could have done so much with her character. They chose to keep her character so one dimensional.
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2 shows with healthy marriages kill off the husband! Ugh!
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Yup THAT Spinoff will be an Epic Failin Season 1
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It was not his idea. I only watched to see him, I'm done.
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Billy Burke has cancer in real life and Stephanie has a complicated pregnancy
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No, he doesn't have cancer. Look at Diane Farr's Instagram page. She explains everything.
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I THINK STEPHANIE ARCIALA SHOULD RETURN AND BODE GETTING MARRIED! AFTER ALL, THEY MADE FIRE COUNTRY VERY INTERESTING!!!!!
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What I want to know is what happens with Audrey.
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Stephanie was the eye candy tho
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Vince’s character is pivotal whereas Bode’s and Gabriella’s characters are nothing short of annoying. I don’t understand why the writers insist on making characters that should and would in true reality be much smarter than that to make one ridiculously stupid decision after another after another after another, ESPECIALLY BODE. Otherwise it’s a great series that has continued to keep getting better and better.
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I love fire country and can't wait until season 4 come out
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It just won't be the same without Gabby & Vince! You screwed up 2 of my favorite shows with your "creative decisions"! Big Mistakes! Gabby & Vince on Fire Country & Bobby on 911! Why don't you just leave well enough alone!!!!!!!!!!! I am so angry about this!
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I don't understand why in Fire Country & 911 you're killing off the main characters???
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Oh no! Jake must stay too.
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Please bring one of Bodie family out of that explosion. I and many others are looking forward to this Fall season. Coming up
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Why no Audrey? They going too put her back in prison? That's not cool. I feel sorry for her if that's the case.
I love this show! No i don't think anyone will die or i hope not.
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No Vince ? Are you freaking serious? That’s a mistake. You better put Vince back in there.
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I am glad that Fire Country continues because T.V. is getting very boring since the cancellation of S.W.A.T. and Stephen Colbert not to mention others of drama over time. These producers get younger and think that Reality T.V. is the way to go. Farthest from the truth. In fact these actors are third rate and scripted to attract attention not real. CBS is losing more customer service which in time will close the doors of CBS. Paramount will follow in a couple of years later.
I am an Author of a four book mini series and the one thing that goes on in shows is the hiring and firing of cast members. Each individual cast member is as different as finger prints. Replacements just don't cut it and this is the downfall of a show with changes of characters. Especially fantastic Dramas.
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Billy Burke has cancer in real life
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I wish Billy Burke well with his cancer treatments
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Yup Bide makes a dumb decision and then comes in and saves the day..Crap I could write this stuff
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I personally don’t like the Audrey/Bode thing. It doesn’t interest me at all. I only so so like Jake. I love Bode/Gabby together. I hope Vince and gabby get to stay. The show won’t be the same without them. Vince and Sharon are the glue of this show and without their relationship on the show it will lose viewers and that would be a shame.
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Same for me.
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Billy Burke did not ask to leave.
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I read that Billy Burke has cancer in real life ...
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let the whining begin, just like 9-1-1 and bobby
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Come on!? Is Gabriella and Body not ending together??? 😭😭😭😭
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Never said Audrey was leaving! Vince & Gabby are leaving!!!!
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No Billy Burke can’t leave. Get of Gabriella and Jake. But not Vince or Sharon.
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I originally like this show but they lost me half way through the second season. The writing got ridiculous and the chances they had to correct it they either doubled down or made things worse.
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Agree with you about it. They lost me as well.
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They lost me too, about the same time. The show was too soap-opera-y for me: who's sleeping with whom, who's got a drug/drinking/gambling problem, marital woes...... Also, every type of disaster imaginable 'just happens' to take place in that town/county.
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